Taj Lake Palace: Floating Palace in Udaipur is the Ultimate Destination for a Romantic Break

The Maharana of Udaipur, Bhagwat Singh (left), visits with Kitty Galbraith, wife of United States Ambassador to India John Kenneth Galbraith, during First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s visit to Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Lake Pichola and the “Lake Palace” are visible in the background. Wikimedia

Oct 3, 2017: An astounding floating palace, Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, is the ultimate romantic destination for you and your better half, in the coming season.

This floating palace amidst Lake Pichola was constructed by Maharana Jagat Singh II in 1746, and today it’s a lavish five-star hotel and in addition, an ideal shooting location.

Exterior view (Lily Pond) of Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur. Wikimedia

The floating palace is situated opposite the bigger City Palace in Udaipur and owns 360 degrees of the lake and city view from its spot in the quiet waters. Reestablished in the 1960s, the hotel incorporates 66 rooms and 17 suites with all day and all night facilities.

Lake Palace Udaipur. Wikimedia

Also, in case you’re tingling to get your feet on dry land, getting to and from the hotel is only a fast excursion by water taxi from the city pier.

Lake Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India is one of the most beautiful palace converted hotels in the world. It is owned by Taj Hotels. Wikimedia

The hotel also offers a full-sized swimming pool, yoga centres, a housetop bar, restaurant, and a spa on a pontoon.

The Lake Palace, a former royal palace now a luxury hotel and built on top of and completely covering a natural island in the lake. Taken from the roof of my hotel during breakfast on Dec. 8, 2003 with a Canon Powershot SD100. Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. Wikimedia

Rooms cost between $590 (38,000 INR) and over $7,700 (500,000 INR) every night, depending on the size and sort of room you choose to book.

Udaipur, October 3, 2017 : With baraatis and band baaja in tow, the modern-day groom wears aviators and crosses lakes to get to his bride.
The bride these days no more sits coyly in rooms. Instead, she walks down royal stairways lined with exotic flowers to welcome the groom and his entourage.

An entire week of celebrations in an oh-so-gorgeous locale, away from the madness of your city life.

Not only do destination weddings ensure everyone stays at the same place, having all the more fun, and saving you all the last-moment panic attacks about absent guests, but you get to live one of the most important days of your life with everybody who is special.

The most special day of your life should be perfect in every way! Pixabay

Now unless you have been living under a rock all your life, destination weddings would ring ‘Udaipur’ in your head at the loudest decibel possible. It is hard to have a wedding in Udaipur that is NOT stunning. From entirely Rajwada style comfort settings with cushions in a blast of fuchsia to metallic gold boho bulbs’ lighting to the breezy blue and silver décor and marigold-filled pathways around the fort in tune with the wedding, venues in Udaipur offer a surprising blend of traditional and modern wedding razzmatazz perfect for dreamy destination weddings.

The city has an abundance of gorgeous and scenic locations that should all probably be at the top of your list; we tell you why!

List of Best Destination Wedding Locations In Udaipur:

1. Jagmandir Island Palace

When history, art and weddings collide, it’s pure inspiration! Beautifully snuggled on an island in the middle of lake Pichola, Jag Mandir has an encompassing view of the City Palace, Lake Palace, the lake and the Aravali hills.

Jag Mandir is also called ‘the Lake Garden Palace’ for its astounding beauty. Wikimedia

Imagine getting ferried to and fro the venue in decorated boats in the form of a procession; isn’t it already sounding dreamy? Beautifully illuminated with lights, the entire island as one nears Jag Mandir.

Jag Mandir resembles a floating jewel in the middle of lake Pichola. Pixabay

The 17th century island palace is believed to have inspired Emperor Shah Jahan to build the Taj Mahal and rightly so! Once inside, the place transcends you to another era. It is well equipped with a fine dining restaurant, a bar and seven tastefully adorned suites and can accommodate upto 5,000 people- enough space for pre-wedding, wedding and post wedding functions.

The courtyard of Jag Mandir Palace. Wikimedia

The picturesque Jagmandir Island Palace today plays host to an elite clientele and makes the perfect host for destination weddings and for couples who dream of regal nuptials.

2. Fort Fatehgarh

Looking for a serene wedding location in the hills? Perched on a hilltop 20 minutes outside the city, the Fategarh palace spells an old world charm and a true feel of a heritage hotel. Adorned with poised white pillars, domes and intricately done jali screens, the place has been tastefully crafted with its graceful proportions and airy reception areas, courtyards and verandas.

Located on top of a hilltop, Fort Fateh Garh will take your heart away at first glace.

With about 50 rooms and suites and 3 outdoor wedding lawns, the hotel is perfect for families who would want an entire palace to themselves with all its regal grandeur.

Wedding arrangements at Fort Fatehgarh.

3. Oberoi Udai Vilas

With sprawling courtyards, rippling fountains, reflection pools and lush gardens, Oberoi Vilas mesmerizes every on-looker. But as they say beauty lies within, it is what is inside that is a complete delight. Interiors embroidered with decorative domes, hand-painted frescoes, intricate mirror work and beautifully crafted artifacts; the place is what is defined as love at first sight!

The Oberoi Udai Vilas : what dreams are made of. Wikimedia

The site with its green lawns graciously spread all across the property, the promenade and the Chandra Mahal offer perfect venues for intricate weddings.

A panoramic view of the lake palace Hotel. Wikimedia

4. Udai Kothi

Splendid exteriors in sparkling white, it is like you have been magically transcended to Greece! Located at the heart of the city, this hotel has a lot of character with each room and each corner having its own style, perfect for an intimate wedding affair. With carefully selected furniture, soft accents and décor and artistically done jharokhas overlooking a delightful view, the hotel has all the right vibes for destination weddings.

A panoramic view of Udai Kothi

5. Raas Leela

Tucked at the edge of Lake Pichola with a spectacular view, Raas Leela is a dream location for a sun-downer wedding! The property opens to a marvelous, specific view of the royal lake and would be a pretty location for lakeside wedding destinations. Adorned with luxury cottages that echo the rich taste of Mughal travelling cottages overlooking the royal palaces, the venue is a fusion of modern comfort and traditional style.